description Nomioides minutissimus Overview
Nomioides minutissimus is a very small solitary bee in the sweat-bee family Halictidae. It is recorded from parts of Europe and the wider Palearctic, and its compact body may show the metallic green or bluish coloration seen in the genus Nomioides. Like many halictid bees, it nests in the ground, where the female constructs or occupies a small nest and provisions its developing offspring with pollen and nectar.
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What is Nomioides minutissimus?
Nomioides minutissimus is a very small solitary bee in the sweat-bee family Halictidae. It is recorded from parts of Europe and the wider Palearctic.
What does Nomioides minutissimus look like?
Members of Nomioides can show metallic green or bluish coloration. The species is notable for its compact, very small body.
Does Nomioides minutissimus live in a colony?
It is a solitary bee, so it does not maintain a worker-based colony like a honeybee. Individual females prepare and provision their own nesting spaces.
Where does Nomioides minutissimus nest?
Like many halictid bees, it nests in small cavities or burrows rather than in a large social hive. The exact nesting site can depend on local soil and habitat conditions.
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